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New review! 403 - The Third Sin

2026, Metroidvania, PC
D: The Game Kitchen | P: Team17

This week Ellie returns to Cvstodia and to the mysterious Castle of the Mists as the Penitent One follows a voice in his mind, urging him to break the Miracle's hold on one cursed couple.

https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/the-third-sin/

#videogames #gaming #indiegame #metroidvania #review #blog #writing

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#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #metroidvania

#HotTake on #VideoGames: I agree that we should stop calling #AdventureGames that lean heavily into their ability-gaining elements #Metroidvania games. The name implies similarities to #Metroid and #Castlevania that might not be there, and also that they invented elements which were also in the original #Zelda, #Adventure, and many other 80s adventure games.

Generally speaking, gaining abilities to access new areas is one of those true-to-life elements. It'd be like calling every arcade racing game an "F-Zero clone" or every First Person Shooter a "Doom Clone" when even Wolfenstein was far from the original FPS.

#HotTake on #VideoGames: I agree that we should stop calling #AdventureGames that lean heavily into their ability-gaining elements #Metroidvania games. The name implies similarities to #Metroid and #Castlevania that might not be there, and also that they invented elements which were also in the original #Zelda, #Adventure, and many other 80s adventure games.

Generally speaking, gaining abilities to access new areas is one of those true-to-life elements. It'd be like calling every arcade racing game an "F-Zero clone" or every First Person Shooter a "Doom Clone" when even Wolfenstein was far from the original FPS.

#HotTake on #VideoGames: I agree that we should stop calling #AdventureGames that lean heavily into their ability-gaining elements #Metroidvania games. The name implies similarities to #Metroid and #Castlevania that might not be there, and also that they invented elements which were also in the original #Zelda, #Adventure, and many other 80s adventure games.

Generally speaking, gaining abilities to access new areas is one of those true-to-life elements. It'd be like calling every arcade racing game an "F-Zero clone" or every First Person Shooter a "Doom Clone" when even Wolfenstein was far from the original FPS.

#HotTake on #VideoGames: I agree that we should stop calling #AdventureGames that lean heavily into their ability-gaining elements #Metroidvania games. The name implies similarities to #Metroid and #Castlevania that might not be there, and also that they invented elements which were also in the original #Zelda, #Adventure, and many other 80s adventure games.

Generally speaking, gaining abilities to access new areas is one of those true-to-life elements. It'd be like calling every arcade racing game an "F-Zero clone" or every First Person Shooter a "Doom Clone" when even Wolfenstein was far from the original FPS.

#HotTake on #VideoGames: I agree that we should stop calling #AdventureGames that lean heavily into their ability-gaining elements #Metroidvania games. The name implies similarities to #Metroid and #Castlevania that might not be there, and also that they invented elements which were also in the original #Zelda, #Adventure, and many other 80s adventure games.

Generally speaking, gaining abilities to access new areas is one of those true-to-life elements. It'd be like calling every arcade racing game an "F-Zero clone" or every First Person Shooter a "Doom Clone" when even Wolfenstein was far from the original FPS.

... Things go scrings

Fanart of Scringles from #StardustDemon, a #metroidvania with precise platforming challenge rooms and charming unusual writing

And Scringles

Gave me nostalgic vibes about Cave Story
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2815500/Stardust_Demon/

#Furry #Fanart #FurryArt #MastoArt #MastoArtist #GameRecommendations #IndieGames

... Things go scrings

Fanart of Scringles from #StardustDemon, a #metroidvania with precise platforming challenge rooms and charming unusual writing

And Scringles

Gave me nostalgic vibes about Cave Story
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2815500/Stardust_Demon/

#Furry #Fanart #FurryArt #MastoArt #MastoArtist #GameRecommendations #IndieGames

... Things go scrings

Fanart of Scringles from #StardustDemon, a #metroidvania with precise platforming challenge rooms and charming unusual writing

And Scringles

Gave me nostalgic vibes about Cave Story
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2815500/Stardust_Demon/

#Furry #Fanart #FurryArt #MastoArt #MastoArtist #GameRecommendations #IndieGames

... Things go scrings

Fanart of Scringles from #StardustDemon, a #metroidvania with precise platforming challenge rooms and charming unusual writing

And Scringles

Gave me nostalgic vibes about Cave Story
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2815500/Stardust_Demon/

#Furry #Fanart #FurryArt #MastoArt #MastoArtist #GameRecommendations #IndieGames

Of course, I also faced against the almighty #TROBBIO!!!!

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

Act 3 Spoilers!

This escape sequence was very fun

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

Going back to Mount Fay to face against this boss from Act 3!

I also unlocked the progress percentage and I'm at 80% so far!

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

I loved how this boss is pretty much the same found in #Metroid Zero Mission.

Bell Eater defeated!

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

After that, I defeated the final boss one more time!

Act 3 begins...

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

Last wish available to me was a fight against the Second Sentinel... Cool stuff!

#Silksong #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight #TeamCherry #Metroidvania

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Tentative final version of the demo is ready for SAGE 2026! I had to cut it short due to irl situations, but I got most of what I wanted done.
2) I also added music to the game! This track is called "Into the Abyss".

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Everything should be ready for me to finally go for Act 3 on #Silksong, including a new weapon upgrade and some finished courier deliveries!

#Metroidvania #Games2026 #Gaming #HollowKnight

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Demo map is finished, and multiple minor systems are also being added in, including ability cooldown indicators.
2) Missing audio is also being added bit by bit. Recently I added sounds to the docking bay animation.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

#NineSols is my latest acquisition... I just couldn't help myself!!

#GamingCollection #NintendoSwitch #Metroidvania #Gaming #PhysicalMedia

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Demo map is built! At least in its most basic form, I still have to add tutorial messages and equipment descriptions.
2) I also want to add some NPC interactions. It's always nice to see they can get things done.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

The first devlog for Res Extensa is now up! See how I implemented a multi-laser device to make a tricky puzzle more intuitive.

https://youtu.be/2LD3PibGVJs

#ResExtensa #metroidvania #indiegame #madewithgodot #gamedev #indiegamedev #wishlistwednesday

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Demo map is about half-way built. I might make more adjustments down the line, but base functionality is done.
2) I'm also trying to make it feel like the base is being attacked, with a lot of back-and-forth combat.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Demo construction is underway! It may not be the prettiest, but hopefully it'll be fully functional.
2) Initial section is done, which includes the basic controls tutorial. Next up comes weapon swapping and combat!

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.eurogamer.net/free-ubisoft-games-xbox-to-pc

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Lots of small addition and changes, including ship highlight toggles, new menu window effects, and even a basic cinematic system!
2) Next up comes adding some missing features, and building a demo in time for SAGE 2026.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiedev #gamedev

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Replaced the placeholder UI sprites with new ones. I'm not sure if I'll keep them, but they do look better overall.
2) Finished adding a few more particle effects, including ship and projectile trails. How do they look?

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Working on creating the particle system. Main structure is set, and individual particle creation is underway.
2) Some of the new particles include explosions and weapon impact effects! I'll show more later in the week.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Got a bit stuck with some chores, but the Controls menu is done! That means the Option's menu is complete.
2) The map system has been reworked into 3 parts to help players navigate. Here's a short video showing them:

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Videojuegos «Animal Well»

• Título original: Animal Well [1]
• Título en español: Animal Well (mantiene su nombre original en la distribución en español) [2, 3]
• Calificación edad (Escala Oscar): PEGI +7: No recomendada para menores de 7 años [4]
• Programador/as: Billy Basso [1]
• Compañía: Shared Memory LLC (Desarrolladora) / Bigmode (Editora) [1, 2]
• País: Estados Unidos
• Género: Metroidvania, Plataformas, Puzzles [3, 5]
• Calificación calidad: 9: Excelente (Cuenta con una aclamación universal de la crítica, promediando una puntuación de 91 en Metacritic y un 9/10 en OpenCritic) [6, 7]
• Descripción del juego:

Se trata de controlar a una misteriosa y diminuta criatura que tiene forma de burbuja o gota que sale de una flor. El objeto es entrar y explorar un laberinto enorme subterráneo, surrealista e interconectado con más de 250 salas. En comparación a otros juegos de su género, Animal Well no incluye el combate tradicional y desafía al jugador a usar el ingenio y las físicas del entorno para contactar con los animales, esquivar peligrosos y activar los mecanismos. En un hermoso pero opresivo apartado visual hecho de pixeles y un denso diseño de audio, este juego oculta múltiples capas de acertijos y secretos diseñados para su resolución de manera no lineal y a la manera y ritmo del jugador.

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Interface settings are all done! Here you can change visual settings, including the cursor color, HUD visibility, and screenshot settings!
2) Camera settings are also ready. Here you can modify how you view the game.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Video Settings menu is done! Here, players can change the game resolution and display mode.
2) The Gameplay Settings menu is also done. It includes the option for aim assist strength, both for mouse and for gamepad.

#metroidvania #bullethell #indiegame #gamedev

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Ki3_Games/112518762266782242

Steam is adding the “Wolves” tag, boy do I have a game for that 🐺

#wishlistwednesday #trailertuesday #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #art #gameart #gameplay #gamedesign #videogames #gaming #games #retrogaming #zelda #zeldalike #metroidvania #adventure #gamecube #ps2 #nintendo #madewithunity #unity #3d #wolf #bird #cute #puzzle #exploration #action #actionadventure

Give me a #MetroidPrime5 that delves into the following:

The GF Squad was always working for #Sylux.

Now you know why the missed shots, why these four "held" Sylux in the climax to let Samus escape. There is a reason, and Metroid Prime 5 could tell it.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #Metroidvania #Nintendo #RetroStudios #MetroidPrime4 #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4Beyond

Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-actor-abubakar-salim-warns-troy-baker-about-creating-game-studio

How do we feel about boss door puzzles like Skyward Sword?

#screenshotsaturday #trailertuesday #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #art #gameart #gameplay #gamedesign #videogames #gaming #games #retrogaming #zelda #zeldalike #metroidvania #adventure #gamecube #ps2 #nintendo #madewithunity #unity #3d #wolf #bird #cute #puzzle #exploration #action #actionadventure

I always recommend to play Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid Prime to start on the #Metroid franchise.

If you like Zero mission: Super Metroid (redux), then Metroid: Samus Returns, Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread.

If you like Prime: Prime 2 Echoes, Prime 3 Corruption.

The rest of Metroid games only amount to a YouTube summary and a post on BlueSky.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Nintendo #Metroidvania #MetroidPrime4 #MetroidPrime4Beyond

New #LetsPlay! #TalesofKenzera is a #metroidvania made by Surgent Studios and EA - Electronic Arts. It's heavily rooted in #Bantu #legends and other #African #culture. This caught my eye a while back and I got it the same time as #Kuntewiktuk. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I'm enjoying playing it!

In our first episode, a young #shaman grieving the loss of his #father appeals to the #god of #death for aid in bringing him back.

#gaming #platformer #ActionAdventure #action #adventure #Africa #EastAfrica #EAOriginals #grief #father #son #relationship #parent #child #family #love

https://youtu.be/pZ7PgVEbnXQ

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#screenshotsaturday #trailertuesday #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #art #gameart #gameplay #gamedesign #videogames #gaming #games #retrogaming #zelda #zeldalike #metroidvania #adventure #gamecube #ps2 #nintendo #madewithunity #unity #3d #wolf #bird #cute #puzzle #exploration #action #actionadventure

Recently 100% #MetroidPrime4Beyond.

As with "that one", I'm glad I can move on from this boring ass game.

✅ 100% Metroid Zero Mission
✅ 100% Metroid Prime 🤩
✅ 100% Metroid Prime 2: Echoes 🤩
✅ 100% Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
✅ 100% Metroid: Samus Returns
✅ 100% Super Metroid 🤩
✅ 100% "That one" 🤮
✅ 100% Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 🤮
✅ 100% Metroid Fusion
✅ 100% Metroid Dread 🤩

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #Nintendo #RetroStudios #NintendoSwitch #MetroidPrime4 #Switch #Metroidvania

I'll always favor the last version rather than the first in #MetroidPrime.

The first looks like somebody good the thing right, but is too oversized.

The one in Metroid Prime looks like someone is on the suit, like someone made the ultimate cosplay.

#Videogames #Games #Gaming #Metroid #Metroidvania #MetroidPrimeRemaster #MetroidPrime4 #MetroidPrime4Beyond #RetroStudios #CharacterDesign #Design

#MetroidPrime is not "dead".

https://medium.com/p/9c7a3755769f/

Their newer sales numbers are not to brag about, given how much #Nintendo invested on the game alone across two studios.

https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-silent-on-metroid-prime-4-beyond-sales-prompting-fan-concern-over-the-series-future

I believe the next #MetroidPrime5 will not have a huge investment in development. Who knows if they pivot to Unreal Engine 5 to keep costs down instead of their own engine + training.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #MetroidPrime4Beyond #Metroidvania #FPS #Adventure #Switch #Switch2

This shit *HAS* to be a mistake.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #Nintendo #Metroidvania #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4 #MetroidPrime4Beyond #RetroStudios

The Eternal Life of Goldman Brings a Hand-Drawn Fairy Tale Nightmare to Life in 2026 - #Baskingamer

Does not try to impress through scale, realism...
readmore https://tinyurl.com/4dzxaakw

#TheEternalLifeOfGoldman #IndieGame #Metroidvania #NintendoSwitch2

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond should have been renamed to...

Samus: Combat Evolved

I'll die on this hill.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #MetroidPrime4 #Metroid #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4Beyond #Metroidvania #RetroStudios #Halo #HaloCE #HaloCombatEvolved #FPS #Action #Adventure #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch #Switch2

Metroid Prime:
Destroy the Great Poison

Metroid Prime 2:
Rescue the Luminoth

Metroid Prime 3:
Destroy the Phazon planet

Metroid Prime 4:

🥴 mAkE tHe LaMoRn nOt bE fOrGotEn 🥴

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #MetroidPrime4 #MetroidPrime4Beyond #MetroidPrime #Metroidvania #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #RetroStudios #FPS #Action #Adventure

Nice find by BeatEmUps channel:

#MetroidPrime4Beyond was created by a bunch of guys who made:

1. THE WORST HALO
2. THE SECOND WORST HALO, and
3. THE THIRD WORST HALO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3gqa7ptEAM

🔥 More fuel to the fire 🔥

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Nintendo #RetroStudios #Halo #NintendoSwitch #Switch #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch2 #Metroidvania #Metroid #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4 #BeatEmUps #YouTube #Video #Essay #Review #Halo4 #Halo5 #HaloInfinite

So I played #MetroidPrime4 past weekend.

It bored me after the lazo upgrade. I just went to check a let's play, saw the ending on YouTube, and move on.

I believe I'm ready to shit on #Highguard once it releases, not before playing #Dispatch now that it's complete.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #Metroidvania #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4Beyond #NintendoSwitch #Switch #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #Action #FPS

Nerrel hits the nail right in the head.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1nKnPICRHQ

#MetroidPrime4Beyond is the least #Metroid of the franchise, second to *that one*.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Metroid #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime4 #Metroidvania #Nintendo #RetroStudios #NintendoSwitch #Switch #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #YouTube #Review #GameReview #Video